This biography tells the story of Black Hawk, a leader of the Sauk tribe who fought to defend his people's land and way of life during the Black Hawk War of 1832. Patterson draws on a variety of sources, including first-hand accounts by Black Hawk himself, to provide a nuanced and detailed account of this important figure in American history. The book also explores the wider context of the conflict, shedding light on the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the United States government.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.